Theocc

Theocc

Lead Associate Principal, Product Owner

Chicago - 125 S Franklin · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$185kDetected 12 hours ago
SQLData AnalysisData VisualizationProduct ManagementProduct StrategyAgileJiraConfluenceAccountingExcelHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job.
  • We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies.
  • Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account.

Responsibilities

  • Elicit, Interpret, lead requirement workshops with vendors, stakeholders, and/ or product owners
  • Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management
  • Elicit, Interpret, lead requirement workshops with vendors, stakeholders, and/ or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog
  • Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost-effective manner
  • Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for OCC's system development, integration and deployment

Requirements

  • The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Experience working in the financial services industry with deep understanding of Options and Derivatives markets
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
  • Previous experience as a Product Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Solid understanding of Risk and P&L attribution; Margins processing; Referential Data; Market Data; Timeseries
  • Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes (equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, foreign currencies, etc.)
  • Experience with central counterparty clearing & settlement of derivatives and regulated capital markets infrastructure

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with programming, APIs, Systems Integration, Atomic UC4 skills
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others
  • 7+ year experience in financial services / regulated capital markets infrastructure.
  • Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred

Skills

  • Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong data analysis skills using SQL and MS-Excel, coupled with familiarity in Data Modeling concepts
  • Ability to work closely with Quantitative Finance, Engineering (Software, Data, Quality, Platform), UX/UI teams
  • Strong in tech parlance to decompose complex Product requirements to Development team
  • Nice-to-have: Familiarity with programming, APIs, Systems Integration, Atomic UC4 skills
  • Education and/or Experience:
  • MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred
  • 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management
  • Certificates or Licenses:
  • None Required
  • The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • $129,800.00 - $184,500.00
  • Incentive Range
  • Collaborate with Model Risk Management and Quantitative Risk Management staff to ensure all models and methodologies are appropriately validated as part of any change management or annual validation activities

Benefits

  • A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Company info

  • Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions.
  • OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms.
  • More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
  • As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Equal opportunity

  • OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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